france national football team vs iraq national football team standings

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France's Kylian Mbappé scored twice against Iraq at the World Cup, tying for second most goals in World Cup history and gaining notable recognition.

Kylian Mbappé continued to solidify his World Cup legacy by scoring two goals in France's match against Iraq, bringing his career World Cup total to 16 goals and tying him for second place on the all-time scoring list. His performance was hailed by ESPN and AP News, with extensive tracking by FOX Sports and others. The match was notable for being the first World Cup game delayed by weather, which added to the event's coverage. Interest in Mbappé and the France vs Iraq match surged accordingly.